APAC

Allianz tops AI index as insurers chase tech talent

Specialists now account for 1 in every 50 roles across the sector.
1 day ago

Insurtech startups face squeeze as insurers build AI

Aviva Chubb and MetLife are developing artificial intelligence capabilities in-house.
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Construction insurance gaps threaten project financing

Zurich said lenders may cut commitments when adequate cover is unavailable.
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Legal liability insurers beat casualty market

The specialist group outperformed commercial casualty in 8 of the past 10 years.
4 days ago

Aon names Dando to lead GBC broking

The appointment takes effect on 1 July with Dando reporting to Helene Madell.
4 days ago

MS Amlin appoints two executives to leadership team

Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace and Phil Young will report to CEO Christiern Dart.
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Insurance capital shifts as 60% of investors expand

Gallagher Securities surveyed more than 60 large institutional investors.
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Asia flood risk rises as 27 storms threaten coasts

Forecasters expect 18 typhoons and 11 intense systems in 2026.

Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes

Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.

How can insurers keep up as private market bets grow?

Only 23% are confident systems can handle complex portfolios.

This week in insurance: AI hiring jumps, TikTok enters distribution, Manulife launches India JV

Foreign workers in Vietnam working under contracts covered by state social insurance.

TikTok pushes SME insurance into merchant platform

ERGO NEXT offers liability workers compensation and cyber cover through seller onboarding.

Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb

MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.

How can Asia’s insurers turn financial anxiety into retirement action?

Many consumers delay retirement planning despite rising longevity risks.

Insurance AI jobs hit 63,293 vacancies in 2025

Lack of in-house expertise is the second-highest concern for businesses. 

Baringa warns insurers’ AI ambitions outpace results

Human staff would still handle judgement calls oversight and exceptions.